Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives and looking to start a rewarding career in education? We are looking for a motivated and caring Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our classroom team, where you will gain a recognised qualification while supporting our students to reach their full potential.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will be at the heart of the classroom, working closely with experienced teachers to support student learning and development. This role is the perfect stepping stone for a career in education. You will work with individuals and small groups, help manage the classroom environment, and ensure that every child feels supported and valued, all while studying towards your professional Teaching Assistant qualification.
Responsibilities
Classroom Support: Create and maintain a safe, organised learning environment, ensuring resources are ready and assisting with clerical tasks such as photocopying and creating displays.
Learning Delivery: Support the class teacher in delivering lessons by working with individuals and small groups to facilitate understanding and help pupils achieve their learning goals.
Monitoring & Assessment: Monitor pupil progress and behaviour, providing detailed feedback to the teacher, and assist with routine marking and record-keeping.
Pastoral Care: Promote positive behaviour and provide pastoral support, helping to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure individual student needs are met.
A minimum of GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English is preferred but not essential, as this can be completed during the apprenticeship.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes
Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
Professional Growth and Development
Structured apprenticeship training and study time
***Closing Date: Noon, Friday 12th December 2025***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may conduct interviews as applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note that we operate a safer recruitment policy and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full.
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV), clearly demonstrating:
Why are you applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
